EUROPEAN UNION
DELEGATION TO SYRIA
Vacancy Notice
Job title: Press and information officer
LOCAL AGENT GROUP I
Ref: 523802 – Political, Press and Information Section
25/09/2026
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to the Republic of Syria in Damascus works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Syrian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of Press and Information Officer (Local Agent Group I) in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information Section, under a fixed-term employment contract of 2 years, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availabilities and operational considerations. For internal candidates holding an indefinite-term contract, alternative contractual arrangements may apply in accordance with institutional policies. The section consists of 6 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in all communication, social media and press activities.
There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.
The expected start date will be 16/11/2026.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
- Prepare and disseminate press releases, press reviews, and articles for media and internet publication, ensuring that messages are consistent with the Delegation’s key communication priorities
- Prepare communication materials such as speeches, briefings, and information for the media, drawing, where appropriate, on strategic storytelling approaches used in the Delegation’s communication campaigns
- Monitor local and European media and prepare press reports, including elements useful for assessing public diplomacy efforts and communication campaigns
- Maintain and develop relationships with local and international journalists, media organisations and government press agencies
- Manage media requests and coordinate responses with the relevant internal stakeholders, in order to ensure coherent and timely communication
- Organise press coverage during official missions and events, including, where relevant, coordination with communication service providers involved in campaigns or visibility activities
EVENT MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC OUTREACH
- Lead the preparation of public diplomacy events, public outreach activities, high-level visits, and site visits for the Ambassador and other EU officials, in support of the Delegation’s strategic communication and visibility objectives
- Coordinate with cultural, academic, and diplomatic partners to enhance event impact and ensure successful public diplomacy campaigns, contributing to maximising the visibility and perception of the European Union
- Coordinate local outreach activities and organise cultural and visibility events to promote EU values and activities, ensuring, where relevant, coherence with ongoing communication campaigns
STRATEGIC SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION
- Support in drafting reports, strategic documents, and preparing internal and external communication plans, including contributions related to communication campaigns and visibility activities
- Provide input for Terms of Reference and support the practical steps of procurement and contract management for communication service providers (e.g. preparing draft specifications, following up on deliverables), under the guidance of the management and in line with the applicable rules and procedures. Assist with the planning and management of the Delegation's press and information budget
- Collaborate with EEAS Headquarters' services and strategic communication task forces to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of communication strategies, acting, where appropriate, as a contact point for exchanges on communication activities at Delegation level
The duties and responsibilities may be adapted according to the evolving needs of the European Union and its diplomatic representations.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)
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5 years of relevant professional experience (media, online publishing, public relations, communication, events, etc.)
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University degree (Bachelor or equivalent level; ISCED level 6)
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Excellent command of written and oral Arabic (CEFR C2 level)
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Excellent command of written and oral English (min. CEFR C1 level)
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Right to residence and work in the country
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Medical fitness to carry out the required duties
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Certificate of good conduct
Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
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Experience working in a diplomatic mission, a development agency or in an international organisation
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Experience working with the European Union tools, policies and procedures
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Experience working with external contractors for communication or visibility activities
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University degree in political science, communication, international relations, media, journalism, public relations or similar (bachelor’s degree or equivalent; ISCED level 6)
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University degree in political science, communication, international relations, media, journalism, public relations or similar (master’s degree or equivalent; ISCED level 7)
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Language certification in Arabic (CEFR C2 level) and English (min. CEFR C1 level)
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Knowledge of other languages (depending on country requirements)
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Language certification in other languages (depending on country requirements)
How to apply
The applicant must apply by sending
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a cover letter, signed
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a Curriculum Vitæ (to include, at the minimum, exact job titles, employers’ names and detailed tasks descriptions) using one of the Europass templates available at:
https://europass.europa.eu/en
all documents to the following email address:
Eeasjobs-140@eeas.europa.eu
And mention in the email’ subject:
“Ref: 523802 – JOB TITLE: Press and Information Officer” no later than 18:00 14 October 2026, Damascus time.
Caution: The applicant must verify that he/she fulfils all the conditions. For easy verification, the applicant must mark all the squares r relating to each document or application condition. The absence of one of these conditions or documents is a reason for the rejection of the application.
The process
After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.
Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates-based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV, practical testing and interviews. At least the 5 best candidates will be invited to the final interview.
Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The same means of publication used for this job advertisement will be used to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed whether a candidate has been recruited.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.
The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check and a background check.
Candidates who wish to lodge a complaint regarding the recruitment process may submit a written communication to the functional mailbox to which they sent the initial application. Upon receipt, the Delegation will review the matter and, where appropriate, consult Headquarters before providing a response.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation at Delegation-Syria-HoA@eeas.europa.eu in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.
If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.
DATA PROTECTION NOTICE:
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eeas-privacy-statement-data-protection-notice-purpose-processing-personal-data-related-recruitment_en
